1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 750 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
